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P111 SEA

1997 BMW 750

Purple Petrol 5379cc
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Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW 750124,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 SEA
MakeBMW
Model750
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,379cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear light lenses slightly corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

rear self levelling suspension pipes corroded

slight oil seepage n/s/f possible self levelling suspension fluid

Fail 9 Dec 2021

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear light lenses slightly corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

rear self levelling suspension pipes corroded

slight oil seepage n/s/f possible self levelling suspension fluid

Pass 9 Nov 2020 161,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front exhaust brackets broken

both rear light lenses deteriorated

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

plastic undertrays fitted

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of components

slight oil leak n/s/f possibly from self levelling suspension undertrays prevent inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2020

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S AND O/S FRONT TO REAR INTO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES, 1 ACROSS REAR AXLE INTO FLEXIBLE HOSE, BOTH O/S FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective BOTH REAR AND BOTH FRONT EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED AND MISSING IN PLACES (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 158,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect area appears damp unable to clearly see leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension self leveling pipes corroded

both rear light lenses deteriorated

front to rear fuel lines corroded

general underside corrosion

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2019 158,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect area appears damp unable to clearly see leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension self leveling pipes corroded

both rear light lenses deteriorated

front to rear fuel lines corroded

general underside corrosion

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 144,807 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 144,800 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016
Fail 12 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank slightly corroded

n/s front suspension pipe corroded

Fail 5 May 2015

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank slightly corroded

n/s front suspension pipe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,682 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 96,682 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,601 miles

Front Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 78,601 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 78,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes all round starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2011 72,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nsf mirror glass slightly discoloured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear suspension metal pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 69,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

various suspension pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2008 65,373 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

various suspension pipes corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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P111 SEA is a 1997 BMW 750 in Purple with a 5,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1997 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 124,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P111 SEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P111 SEA is a 1997 BMW 750, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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